I had an email in July from Abbie who took the Lightning Process to get her life back on track:

Abbie with completed dissertation

Hi Heather!

I hope you are well. I just thought I’d pop you an email to say that it has been 2 years since I arrived at your door absolutely exhausted and fatigued, in excruciating pain, fed up, brain fog, anxious about what could possibly happen. Absolutely petrified on whether it could work, without wanting to get hopes up too much, but so desperate to feel well again.

It’s been 2 years since I have been pain free. Fatigue free. And FINALLY free to live my life.

Everyday I am so thankful for what you have done! I have finished university, and work full time in estate agency! I work 8:30-6 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday too! Something I doubted I would ever be able to do.

I’ve taken my little sister to music concerts, been clubbing, shopping, running, stayed up late, keeping down a job!

Abbie is one of the thousands who have used Lightning Process Training to get her life back!

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I remember when Odette came into the room on the first day of the Lightning Process Seminar in experiencing pain and fatigue early 2016, and I am amazed at what she has achieved since that day. Since writing the testimonial below she has since made it to Everest base camp whilst on her second volunteering project, this time in Nepal!

Odette’s story

Odette back to fencing

“The lightning process completely changed my life and without it I’d still be sat on my sofa doing nothing along with most other chronic fatigue sufferers. After a long process of deciding what was making me so ill, I had stopped training at fencing (my passion) and was struggling to stay awake in class. I no longer did anything a normal 17 year old would do! I sat at home and barely moved because every move was too tiring. I was told by the hospital I would never fence again and that I wouldn’t complete my A levels. This is when i found the lightning process and i’m so glad i did! After day 1 walking in very fragile, I came out walked my dog and went into the gym (something I’d missed doing for a long time). The lightning process changed my life!

After completing the process I began training again, I completed college, and got into my first choice university! On top of this, I also completed one of my biggest dreams and went volunteering in Tanzania for 7 weeks, where we built girls toilets, and also completed a 19 day trek of which we walked 270KM with at least 25KG bags. Before the lightning process that would have been totally impossible! I am now on a gap year living in Paris and training full time with Rio Bronze medallist and will be going out to Nepal to volunteer again and trek to Everest Base Camp. Without the lightning process none of these things would of been possible and I am forever grateful. I cannot thank Heather enough for all the help through the process and afterwards, you have truly changed my life!

Odette on volunteering project in Tanzania

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I remember the first conversation with Charlie over 6 years ago when she was not well, she was determined to change her life and was prepared to do whatever it took to get her life and wellness back in the way she had heard about from other people who had used the Lightning Process. The rest is history for her and it was so lovely to catch up with her again recently.

Charlie’s Story

“I completely transformed my life with LP. Having illness for seven years and ‘hermit life’ for four, I’d resigned myself to a future of severe limitations and not much joy, achievement or fulfilment. Then came Heather, and LP! What a miraculous experience. I immediately stopped chronic fatigue, and in the six years since, life has literally transformed.

I was able to build myself into a brand new person, and there have been countless ‘milestones’ and achievements along the way. Highlights include owning and running a business, driving myself wherever I want, taking an amazing yoga holiday in Ibiza, adventuring with friends in Thailand, getting qualified in Reiki Level One, usually being the last person on the dancefloor, and taking up acting and singing. Performing was a secret dream I used to tell myself I’d never be brave enough to realise, and now I have my own band and perform in theatre productions three or four times a year! Being the person I always wanted to be and meeting amazing people I’d never have otherwise met is quite an amazing feeling.

Heather is a true inspiration and often pops up in my LP visualisations as the epitome of energy or positivity! I feel lucky that my experience of LP was so phenomenal that I have recommended it at any opportunity, with the result that a number of friends or acquantainces have taken the course, all with brilliant results.

LP has left me with a thirst for exploring all the ways I can continue to develop my ideal self – I love reiki, guided meditations (Jason Stephenson and Michael Sealey – highly recommended!) and reading books about neuroplasticity, brain rewiring etc. But the best thing about LP is that I know I’ll never have chronic fatigue again, because I have a toolkit for life.

“It’s one thing to intellectually believe in the power of the Lightning Process but quite another to experience it!”

Jessica found that for her, M.E. and general anaesthetic for surgery didn’t mix! She describes how an experience of surgery which had in the past lead to a severe reaction to the general anaesthetic. She then describes how she was able to use the Lightning Process tools to help her body react normally and recover from the anaesthetics normally. She’d had M.E., food intolerance and gut problems for years, trying so many different approaches before she finally decided to take the Lightning Process route. She embraced it totally and hasn’t looked back since, even her osteopath noticed the improvements in her body straight away and she can now walk for miles easily and her life has changed dramatically for the better!

Jessica’s Story

“When I first opened my gluey eyes after the general anaesthetic in October, my body began to shake uncontrollably with the growing awareness of acute pain (not quite a 10 but near enough to scare the bejeebers out of me) and unsurprisingly a part of me dîd panic – thinking I was right back to day one of M.E.

Seventeen months earlier I’d woken from the same operation to find that within 36 hours I couldn’t propel one leg in front of the other due to the anaesthetic.

BUT, BUT, BUT this time was different. Thirty six hours came and went and I was still walking, I dîd feel lousy of course, but who wouldn’t? Then, on the fifth day, I found myself striding along the Euston Road with a huge grin on my face, in the full and clear knowledge that I was not going to react to the anaesthetic as before because my body, my brain, my belief system were and are completely different. It’s one thing to intellectually believe in the power of the Lightning Process but quite another to experience it!

I completed the L.P. in mid-September and every day and in every way I notice the difference in me, from all the different foods I can now gorge on to the miles and miles I’ve walked to letting the stressy things go.

Without the genius of Phil Parker and the kind, patient, humorous and wise tuition from Heather Thomas, I wouldn’t be writing this now. Thank you to all the people who’ve made the Lightning Process a reality. I feel I’ve been given a second chance or, more accurately, I’ve given myself a second chance. Hooray!”

Abbie’s story is below describing her experience of turning around 6 years of not having a full life with the Lightning Process. It’s been such a great start to 2017, already some 2017 Lightning Process graduates starting out with new lives ahead, I’ve also caught up with some clients who did the LP years ago and it is exciting to hear what they have achieved!

Abbie was one of the people in 2016 that the kind and very generous woman who wanted to help fund other people to do the LP course (who prefers to remain anonymous but used the LP to get rid of pain herself), provided some financial help in 2016 to do the LP. Another person who benefited was a 16 year old who is now back in school full time. Another person has made fantastic progress with stopping pain in her foot and is now doing things she hasn’t been able to do for a long time. Her story will follow.

Abbie’s Story

“Since undertaking the LP in July this year I finally feel alive and living. After suffering from ME for 6 years, since I was 15 years old I took initiative and it’s paid off tremendously. I can now join in with my contemporaries in everything! I have been shopping, to the gym, walking. I’m able to concentrate for long periods of time, stay up late and wake up early. The biggest achievement so far has been to be able to go clubbing, something I always missed out on. This picture (not a great one- I had quite a few celebratory drinks!) just shows how happy and content I am to be able to be healthy and happy, with nothing holding me back.”

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Charlotte suffered a lot of health issues including dizziness and fatigue before coming to the Lightning Process in November 2014. For anyone who wonders if it’s possible to live life to the full after suffering from chronic fatigue read this story!

Charlotte’s story:

“The Lightning process has given me my life back and some! I am now in full time work, have travelled to many different countries, driven further than I have ever done, hula hooped until my heart is content, had some drinks dancing into the early hours and have found a new love with disco spinning at my gym! I have gained confidence and take great joy with running round with my 3 and 5 year old nephews who have bundles of infectious energy! I now consider myself an early bird and night owl, whatever suits me in the situation. Heather is a joyous, patient and kind teacher who guided me to get the best out of myself and believe in my ability. I felt very comfortable with her and now pursue an exciting life! I even enjoy letting my hair down going to concerts on my own and making new friends along the way! Thank you so much Heather!

The Lightning process has been the pinnacle turning point for my life. Having been through the mill with medical tests, it was a sheer delight when I heard about the Lightning process. Heather was a dream teacher being very patient, encouraging and an absolute expert with the LP. I would have described myself to be a positive individual before, but this was on a whole new scale! Since the Lightning process I can now do yoga, go on day trips to London, enjoy my Church at the Dominion theatre complete with flashing lights and loud band, and enjoy the buzz of the Christmas crowds in Oxford Circus! I can now plan things like birthdays and Christmas and had a fun filled day for my 30th which I welcomed in with a trip to Buckingham Palace, tea and scones at Fortnum & Mason and a great night out dancing!

I’m back in full time work, being stretched and stepping up to big responsibilities at work, also being chosen by senior people for things out of my assistant role, which shows how happy they are with me! I have been going to the gym for an hour and a half minimum, a few days I’ve even done 3 hours of exercise over my day and felt fantastic! I’m now doing disco spinning, driving longer than I used to, running around happily with my 3 and 5 year old nephews, and have lots of bubbly energy. I’m calmer in myself and can walk with peace even when life can throw me a curve ball. I’m loving life being single and am going out loads with confidence to meet more people. I even prefer to go to concerts on my own so I can meet others of like mind and it is so much fun letting my hair down! I’ve now even been asked to do a semi-professional gospel choirs PR for them and I’m not even in the music industry, but my confidence and skills have shone so brightly that they wanted me on their team. I even flew to Amsterdam to meet my singing idols 3T (Michael Jackson’s nephews) and was so calm, friendly and down to earth at their meet and greet, sound check, and concerts, that they invited me to their after party and knew my name by the end of the weekend. I had one of the best weekends of my life, with hardly any sleep, yet I was so peaceful, calm and joyful with bundles of energy! I had the confidence to go alone and now have made some great friends! I am so thankful to Heather and the Lightning process! It’s made my dreams come true!”

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Jilly describes so well what the Lightning Process means to her in her story below. She is passionate about it and has used it for great success! A very inspiring young woman.

Medical student Jilly’s story of overcoming Post-Viral Fatigue with the Lightning Process

Jilly at the finishing line, post-viral fatigue overcome completely

While the Lightning Process is powerful in its near-immediate potential to heal and restore, for me the sense of empowerment it brings about is especially wonderful; you acquire vital skills at your fingertips, allowing you to quickly and reliably deal with all manner of challenges that may arise long after the seminar.

The LP can be hard to define in exact terms but I can liken it to Roadside Assistance for your mind and body, which quickly restores optimal conditions, so that, post-seminar you are raring to go. Crucially, however, when you ‘drive’ off, you do so in the knowledge that the LP has provided you with an amazing DIY repair kit within the metaphorical boot. A tool kit that lasts for life, is timeless, free to use and versatile in its far-reaching applications, yet perfectly problem-specific in its capacity to repair.

I completed the LP seminar with Heather Thomas in November 2015 to overcome post-viral fatigue syndrome and the results were amazing. Attending the course however was not a decision I made lightly. Initially I was sceptical, a lot was promised and the medical student in me was wary of the minimal evidence-base. On enquiry though I found that the LP is simply neat package of evidence-based methods, formatted and delivered in a forward-thinking way that yields outstanding results.

Since completing the LP, I have returned to medical school, and beforehand spent five weeks hiking and hostelling in Peru and Ecuador, worked as a science tutor, completed a half marathon and most recently completed my first triathlon. It has been great and my body has facilitated rather than limited this, which was a welcome role reversal!

The LP is an integral part of all aspects of my life now. This sense of trust in my personal toolkit that is the LP is what makes me excited and hopeful for the future, physically and mentally more robust than I have ever been.

Marion’s Lightning Process Story “Learning the Lightning Process with Heather was by far the best training in anything I have ever had”

Marion on top of a Scottish Munro she climbed only 6 weeks after taking the Lightning Process Seminar in 2012

I was recommended LP, and Heather in particular, by a friend who helped me believe that with the LP tools I could change a 20-year cycle of infections, fatigue and depression. Indeed I have – and have changed SO much more. Four years on I am a positive, happy, active, healthy 42-year old, with endless energy, a fantastic immune system and a life I LOVE! Six weeks after my initial LP training, I climbed my first Scottish Munro – 3,100 feet – to the top of the world! The next day I laughed at my stiff, aching and rather surprised legs, and started planning my next challenge! I’m currently training for my first triathalon…

So many wonderful, positive changes have come as unexpected (to me!) consequences of learning and using LP. I am comfortable in my own skin, enjoy my own company and see a wonderful friend reflected back at me in the mirror. As I now value and love myself, I truly believe and accept others’ love for me. Everyone around me benefits as I am duing the best mother, wife, daughter, friend relationships I can.

Every Monday evening I have the best time ever – confident and relaxed as I stand in front of the 80-strong community choir I have founded and grown, inspiring them to sing – and to laugh, and to love life.

Learning the Lightning Process with Heather was by far the best training in anything I have ever had. Using LP has become a way of life. And when I occasionally stray into the pit, and realise I’m a little rusty, genius-coach Heather is fantastic on the end of the phone – although usually I don’t get as far as making the call, as simply imagining what she will say gets me right back on track!

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Peter turned around years of ME/CFS using the Lightning Process in 2011, Great to hear what he has been up to since he did the LP. He keeps on showing just what can be achieved in health and fitness when you have the Lightning Process

“In short, the Lightning Process has been nothing short of transformational in my life. Not only has “life after LP” included several promotions and international placements with work, but it has also sparked off a passion in amateur triathlon.

You will see on LinkedIn that I took part in a couple of Long Distance Open Water swims a couple of years ago (shortly after taking the LP) to raise money for ME (and gave a plug to the Lightning Process on my Just Giving narrative).

After a conversation with a friend, I was considering just how useful the Lightning Process tools are for dealing with those things that happen in life that are not so good. Those times could lure us into imagining the worst possible scenario, over and over, and to live life in fear. The Lightning Process is the tool to deal with things that can happen in life in a way that enables finding the best in whatever life brings. Not only can I celebrate recovering my health through the process, but I have a special kit always with me to use to deal with whatever might come along. A new way of living and engaging in a world which can be full of surprises.

I’m looking forward to my first ‘Building Your Future Seminar’ for 2011 on Saturday, a chance to see some of the remarkable changes in people months or years on from their original seminar… I hardly recognised some of them last time, particularly one woman in her 40s that I hadn’t seen since she did her LP 2 years ago, where she astounded everyone by starting to walk normally after years mainly using a wheelchair. She claims she has more stamina now because of the Lightning Process, than she had when she was in her fit 20s! This despite being housebound with ME/CFS for years in her 30s!